Ann Marie Mehlum

Ann Marie Mehlum is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in financial services and small business development. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at FS Vector and a Director at both SmartBiz and Beau Delicious! International, Mehlum also holds a long-standing membership with the International Women's Forum. Previous roles include Director at Summit Bank and Owens Realty Mortgage, and member of the Advisory Board for the US Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, where Mehlum advised over 340 CDFIs. As Associate Administrator at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Mehlum led initiatives to enhance access to capital for small businesses, overseeing a significant loan portfolio. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Economics and Norwegian from Pacific Lutheran University, complemented by graduate studies at Norwegian institutions.